India, Oct. 21 -- Ahead of the immersion ceremony of Dussehra festival, the police in the Odisha capital here have stepped up security arrangements and issued a strict warning against the use of DJ vehicles in immersion processions.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Saravana Vivek M. said criminal cases would be registered against both vehicle owners and organisers if DJ vehicles are found participating in the processions.

The DCP said all puja committees had been clearly informed about the ban. Instructions have also been circulated to all Inspectors-in-Charge (IICs) and Zonal Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to ensure strict enforcement.

"Multiple meetings have been conducted with the organisers, and it has been clearly co...